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that new government study says 1 in 50 u.s. children has autism. that figure surpasses a previous government study that estimated autism in 1 in every 88 kids. researchers say the results don't necessarily mean that autism is occurring more often. but it does suggest that doctors are diagnosing autism more frequently, especially in children with problems. also, parents were surveyed in the second study, whereas the previous one relied on >> big tobacco companies are breathing a sigh of relief, tonight. the fda is scrapping a series of graphic warning labels for cigarettes after deciding not to challenge a court ruling that said the shocking images violated free-speech protections. these are some of those graphic images. they include a man exhaling smoke through a hole in his throat; a baby next to a cloud of smoke.and diseased the fda will propose new labels, but that could take a few years. according to the centers for disease control the percentage of adult americans who smoke has declined since 1965 from more than40% down to just under 19% in 20
that new government study says 1 in 50 u.s. children has autism. that figure surpasses a previous government study that estimated autism in 1 in every 88 kids. researchers say the results don't necessarily mean that autism is occurring more often. but it does suggest that doctors are diagnosing autism more frequently, especially in children with problems. also, parents were surveyed in the second study, whereas the previous one relied on >> big tobacco companies are breathing a sigh of...
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the government and the rebels are both accusing each other of using them. the white house says the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated by the international community. >> i am not going to discuss intelligence but it is important that as fighting in syria intensifies and the regime becomes more desperate that the united states and the international community make very clear to assad that the use of chemical weapons would be totally unacceptable. the president was clear that if assad and those under his command made the mistake of using chemical weapons or failed to meet their obligations to secure them then there will be consequences and they will be held accountable. >> catherine: the top u.s. military commander in europe says nato is making plans for possible military involvement in syria. >> jacqueline: the big weather story is the rainfall. showers all weekend and see rainfall from petaluma and novado. towards the peninsula some later showers here as well and the bay bridge with most of the rainfall is well offshore the satellite and writer pin
the government and the rebels are both accusing each other of using them. the white house says the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated by the international community. >> i am not going to discuss intelligence but it is important that as fighting in syria intensifies and the regime becomes more desperate that the united states and the international community make very clear to assad that the use of chemical weapons would be totally unacceptable. the president was clear that if...
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is very clear that they have to respect their proper arm of the government. >> reporter: councilmember larry reid denies the interfering accusations. he claims he was only making sure minority contractors were apart of the bidding process for work at the oakland army base.councilmember desley brooks was not available for comment. as for potential consequences: the district attorney's office and a state political fairness commission will review the case and if the council members are charged and *convicted in a courtroom.they would immediately lose their jobs. >> catherine: in less than a week.cash will be a thing of the past at the golden gate bridge. all-electronic tolling begins next wednesday. kron4's maureen kelly shows us the preparations to get the bridge ready for the big switch. >> reporter: sparks fly as workers weld new signs onto the golden gate bridge toll plaza. this one explains the difference in pricing under the new system.fastrak users paying only 5 dollars.and those who sign up for the pay by plate systemwhich allows users to pay as they go.will be charged the standar
is very clear that they have to respect their proper arm of the government. >> reporter: councilmember larry reid denies the interfering accusations. he claims he was only making sure minority contractors were apart of the bidding process for work at the oakland army base.councilmember desley brooks was not available for comment. as for potential consequences: the district attorney's office and a state political fairness commission will review the case and if the council members are...
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more than 132 government delegations will attend. including representatives of christian, jewish, muslim and other faiths. the mass will be at saint peter's square and is expected to last about two hours. before the ceremony, pope francis will receive the fisherman's ring made of silver and gold with the image of saint peter. also the "pallium" -- a lamb's wool cloak with five red crosses. we'll carry the pope's installation mass live at one-30 a-m on our 24-seven bay area news channel. that's comcast 193 -- or streaming online at kron4.com. >> the national guard sent two helicopters today to help fight a wildfire that has damaged more than 30 cabins in pigeon forge, tennessee. it's also led to evacuations. it's one of nearly a half dozen brush fires over the past several days. as andrew spencer reports.it's an early start to wildfire season.. >> from the air you can see the scale of the wildfire. house after house after house. up in flames. this is pigeon forge, tennessee. near the great smoky mountains national park. .sunday's fast
more than 132 government delegations will attend. including representatives of christian, jewish, muslim and other faiths. the mass will be at saint peter's square and is expected to last about two hours. before the ceremony, pope francis will receive the fisherman's ring made of silver and gold with the image of saint peter. also the "pallium" -- a lamb's wool cloak with five red crosses. we'll carry the pope's installation mass live at one-30 a-m on our 24-seven bay area news...
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government officials say, sergeant eusebio lopez, of pacifica, is accused of shooting to death corporal jacob wooley, from massachusetts. as well as lance corporal sara castro- mata, a 19-year-old from oakley. lopez joined the marines seven -years ago. serving in both the afghanistan and iraq wars. this is the oakley victim -- lance corporal sara castro-mata. she joined the marine corps in december 20-11, serving as a warehouse clerk. last month, she was promoted to her current rank. though she was not deployed, she earned a number of awards, including the national defense medal and global war on terrorism service medal. >> catherine: some people in newtown connecticut are very upset about robo-calls from the n-r-a. the calls are asking people to vote against proposed gun control legislation. of course, it was in newtown - where children and teachers were gunned down and killed back in december. >> to have this pushed on us without permission or any discussion. >> catherine: that's a resident who didn't want his identity revealed. he says many of his neighbors feel the same way. >> a lo
government officials say, sergeant eusebio lopez, of pacifica, is accused of shooting to death corporal jacob wooley, from massachusetts. as well as lance corporal sara castro- mata, a 19-year-old from oakley. lopez joined the marines seven -years ago. serving in both the afghanistan and iraq wars. this is the oakley victim -- lance corporal sara castro-mata. she joined the marine corps in december 20-11, serving as a warehouse clerk. last month, she was promoted to her current rank. though she...